hearts after valentine's

So I am finally going to use this blog. I promise.

Since my boyfriend left for deployment last month, I've been crafting now more than ever. I should write about it.

For some reason I haven't been in the mood to make anything big. Instead, the past couple of days, I've plopped myself in front of the television and cut out little felt hearts. I finally practiced some embroidery from Doodle Stitching instead of just browsing through all the cute projects like I always do.

I made four heart shaped hair snap clips and one brooch. Making these while watching Lost was my St. Valentine's Day treat to myself. And now that my boyfriend is somewhere on a ship somewhere in the middle of the Asian Pacific, these cute little hearts brightened my day.

<3 angela

halloween spirit take over!

I've had this rush of Halloween excitement lately. Last week, I had this idea for a orange and black tote bag. A just for fun tote bag for this month use only. So, I drove as quickly as possible to Joann's and grabbed all the materials that caught my eye. Most the time when I make something, it just happens organically. So, I am at Joann's and first I grab this Alexander Henry fabric that I was eyeing at Sowing Sisters the week before. It's called Pumpkin Party and there are these angry looking cats on it. It's amazing. I also picked up some orange tool, black black vinyl, and some rick rack. Here is the finish product: